In The Studio With Real Avid's Master Gun Vise

Published on January 31, 2024
Duration: 5:47

The Real Avid Master Gun Vise is a versatile tool designed for comprehensive firearm maintenance, building, and modification. It features a 360-degree ball and socket base with a torque lock mechanism capable of handling up to 100 foot-pounds of torque, crucial for tasks like barrel nut installation. The vise is compatible with Real Avid's Smartfit Vice Block for AR lowers and their Lug Lock system for barrel work, ensuring secure and mar-free handling of firearm components. Interchangeable jaw sleeves cater to various firearm parts, rails, and even non-firearm applications like pipes.

Quick Summary

The Real Avid Master Gun Vise is a versatile gunsmithing tool featuring a 360-degree ball and socket base with a torque lock mechanism for up to 100 ft-lbs of torque, ideal for AR builds and barrel work. It supports AR lower receivers via the Smartfit Vice Block and includes a leveling knob for precise optic mounting.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction to Real Avid Master Gun Vise
  2. 00:14Master Gun Vise Overview and Release
  3. 00:40Ball and Socket Base Features
  4. 01:03Integration with Smartfit Vice Block
  5. 01:26Lug Lock System for Barrel Work
  6. 01:56Torque Lock Pin for High Torque Applications
  7. 02:45Leveling Knob for Optic Mounting
  8. 03:41Interchangeable Jaw Sleeves Explained
  9. 04:24Additional Jaw Sleeve Options
  10. 05:09MSRP and Pricing
  11. 05:38Where to Learn More and Purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Real Avid Master Gun Vise suitable for AR-15 and AR-10 builds?

The vise is designed for AR builds with its notched top jaw that accepts the Smartfit Vice Block, allowing for secure and mar-free mounting of AR lower receivers. The Lug Lock system also aids in stabilizing the receiver and barrel during assembly.

How does the Real Avid Master Gun Vise handle high-torque applications like barrel nut installation?

It features a unique Torque Lock pin system. This pin engages with grooves on the ball joint, preventing the vise from rotating under torque, enabling users to apply up to 100 foot-pounds of force accurately.

Can the Real Avid Master Gun Vise be used for mounting optics precisely?

Yes, the vise includes a leveling knob that allows for fine adjustments of the vise head by up to 3 degrees in any direction. This feature, combined with a bubble level, ensures precise alignment for optic mounting.

What types of jaw sleeves are available for the Real Avid Master Gun Vise?

The vise comes with reversible sleeves featuring soft EPDM rubber/foam on one side for non-marring contact and nylon on the other for gripping rails. Additional specialized sleeves are available for tubes, suppressors, barrels, and even for non-firearm materials like PVC pipe.

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